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LINC 142- Final Assembly Line Study

SELLAFIELD LIMITED

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09 Oct 2025 at 11:34

Summary of the contracting process

Sellafield Limited, a public authority in the United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for the "LINC 142- Final Assembly Line Study", aimed at performing a detailed appraisal of the Final Assembly Line concept. The contract, currently in the award stage, was given to Rotex Technologies Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Nottingham. This procurement falls under the services category and was executed through a limited competition method, as it was below threshold. The contract, which was signed on 15th September 2025, began on 16th September 2025 and is set to end on 16th March 2026, with a potential extension of six months at the discretion of Sellafield.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in feasibility studies within the services industry. With a total contract value of £150,000, this is an attractive opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can contribute innovative solutions and partner with public sector organisations like Sellafield. Companies with expertise in collaborating on complex industrial projects, particularly those that can understand and enhance manufacturing processes, will find this tender particularly beneficial for expanding their portfolio and increasing their market presence.

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Notice Title

LINC 142- Final Assembly Line Study

Notice Description

Supplier to perform a detailed appraisal of the Final Assembly Line concept. The successful supplier will partner with Sellafield's Manufactured Products Organisation (MPO) to design and execute a three-phase programme.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ab8f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063691-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79314000 - Feasibility study

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
15 Sep 2025 - 16 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SELLAFIELD LIMITED
Contact Name
Helen Cheetham
Contact Email
helen.l.cheetham@sellafieldsites.com
Contact Phone
+44 1925 832000

Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA3 6GR
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Birchwood
Westminster Constituency
Warrington North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROTEX TECHNOLOGIES

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